I am Kevin, Executive Committee Chairman of NPCC for the upcoming year. I am eternally grateful to hold such a significant and prestigious position, where I can give my 100% to serve the unit and ensure it is at its best. Alongside my ExCo team, I hope we will be able to maintain our high standard and improve our CCA for future generations.
When I first started as a cadet, the structure and goal of NPCC was confusing to me, as I perceived it to be like any other Uniformed Group CCA. However, as I trained and bonded with my batch, I fostered tight friendships and a deeper understanding of my CCA as a whole, and this was further fuelled by stepping out of my comfort zone to participate in competitions and organising teams. These precious experiences helped me not only forge strong connections with my seniors and squadmates, but also to develop myself mentally and physically. As such, I hope every cadet can similarly challenge themselves to seize new opportunities to grow and develop leadership and initiative.
With upcoming competitions in the new year, cadets can showcase their fortitude and tenacity, such as the Crime Scene Investigation, Campcraft and .22 Revolver Shooting Competitions. Beyond challenging themselves, these avenues give perfect opportunities to strengthen relationships and ties with their squadmates through inter-squad bonding. As a team member of the Campcraft champion team, I acknowledge that the training was not easy, but it was one of the most meaningful experiences I have had, and I am tremendously thankful to have participated alongside my teammates. I wish that our cadets can embark on the same endeavour to continue our streak!
Every journey has its challenges, and ours is no different. Over the past year, our squads have shrunk, and the energy at training hasn't always been what it could be. But I see this as a chance for us to rediscover what makes NPCC worth being part of. Some see Uniformed Groups as nothing more than tiring training, but they haven't experienced what we have, such as the friendships with people outside of class, resilience that persists after training sessions with your squadmates, and the pride of representing the school in the Campcraft Competition. NPCC gives back as much as you put in, so the best way to enjoy it is to step forward to try something new, volunteer, or drag a friend along. My ExCo and I will work tirelessly to make every session worth showing up for, but the spirit of NPCC belongs to all of us.
Thank you to all who have made my NPCC journey meaningful and worthwhile, and I hope that we can make every NPCC experience a memorable one.